Glendore Public School vs Lidcombe Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 123 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glendore Public School
Maryland · Government primary · K-6
609 students · ICSEA 1019
Lidcombe Public School
Lidcombe · Government primary · K-6
762 students · ICSEA 1019
| Measure | Glendore Public School Maryland NSW | Lidcombe Public School Lidcombe NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #799 of 1,619 | #783 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2446 of 4,908 | #2383 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 609 | 762 |
| Girls / boys | 281 / 328 | 380 / 382 |
| Foundation intake | 85 | 105 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1019 | 1019 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.0 | 54.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 7.7 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 91% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 1% |
| Suburb | Maryland 2287 | Lidcombe 2141 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | glendore-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | lidcombe-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (53.5 vs 54.3).
- •Lidcombe Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.4).
- •Lidcombe Public School is the larger school with 762 students compared with 609.
- •Glendore Public School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -7%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Glendore Public School better than Lidcombe Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Glendore Public School and Lidcombe Public School?
About 123 km in a straight line, between Maryland and Lidcombe in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glendore Public School has 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lidcombe Public School has 13.9.
How do Glendore Public School and Lidcombe Public School rank in NSW?
Glendore Public School is 799th of 1,619 and Lidcombe Public School is 783rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.